I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall
Merle Haggard · 1978
29 min · 10 tracks · country
A reflective journey through life's struggles, marked by Haggard's signature storytelling and heartfelt melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective storytelling through struggles
- short sessions of heartfelt melodies
- steady progression of emotions
- afternoon listening with warmth
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer longer immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1978, Merle Haggard was a well-established figure in country music, having released over a dozen albums since his breakout in the late 1960s. 'I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall' came during a prolific phase, following his commercial success with previous records like 'Hag' (1971) and 'The Fightin' Side of Me' (1970). This album further solidified his reputation as a leading voice in the genre, blending traditional country with personal introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Waylon Jennings· Johnny Cash· George Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m Always on a Mountain When I Fall 2:48
- 2 It’s Been a Great Afternoon 2:13
- 3 Love Me When You Can 3:18
- 4 There Won’t Be Another You 3:50
- 5 Don’t You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me) 3:22
- 6 Life of a Rodeo Cowboy 2:57
- 7 There Ain’t No Good Chain Gang 2:55
- 8 The Dream 2:01
- 9 The Immigrant 3:05
- 10 Mama I’ve Got to Go to Memphis 3:03
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